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psychw2
(Pat) Othello, WA (Zone 6a)
August 20, 2008 2:18 PM Post #5441163
| In a month or so, I will be likely be hosting another swap. I would like your ideas and what you would like for this swap. Let me list some possibilities and I would love to hear variations to consider!
1. We pick a theme/color for the swap and we each sew the SAME pattern and color for each partipant. A sample of one swap using this format: http://davesgarden.com/community/forums/t/811417/
2. We each pick our own pattern but sew it in the colors chosen by each participant. example of this: http://davesgarden.com/community/forums/t/880398/
3. We each chose the color and pattern that everyone will send to us. example of this http://davesgarden.com/community/forums/t/814234/
4. We pick a particular fabric and it must be incorporated into the block pattern. (To my knowledge this has not been done here and the disadvantage is finding a fabric we all have access to but this is possible, especially if we stick with something like "polka dots", "gingham" or other standard fabrics.)
Do we limit to members only? Do we limit the COUNTRIES we will participate with to contain costs? Do we mail DIRECT and cut the expenses of the host? What are your thoughts on the LENGTH of time the swap should span? (From beginning to deadline.) So far we have been working on 12 inch blocks, do we want to change to a different size? If so, do we increase the NUMBER of blocks sent? Speak up folks!!! Let's shape up another swap that meets your needs!
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luvs2garden2000
(Tia) Norman, OK (Zone 7a)
August 20, 2008 2:56 PM Post #5441348
| I really liked this one you just did. i know you would want to maybe change it up some, but my talent would not let me to be able to do any of the real fancy fancy blocks. i am doing good to get the corners to match up. If it were to be where everyone picked their block they wanted i would have to not get in and that would be ok. |
Elen
Paris
France
August 20, 2008 4:42 PM Post #5441888
| It's very interesting but like luvs2garden2000 I'm afraid not to be able. If blocks are easy to do why not ? But as you said the problem with me if i get in is the difficulty with costs to send the blocks and I have no idea about them...
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luvs2garden2000
(Tia) Norman, OK (Zone 7a)
August 20, 2008 4:44 PM Post #5441894
| I dont have a problem at all with other countries at all. |
psychw2
(Pat) Othello, WA (Zone 6a)
August 20, 2008 7:21 PM Post #5442569
| Elen, the easiest, least expensive way to handle your postage probably would be for all of us to mail to the hostess (me) and then I send YOU one box with all of your blocks in it. The least expensive way for YOU, is for you to mail all of them to me in ONE box, I would then put yours in with mine when I mail them out to each individual. I am ONLY guessing that would work but we'll check it out.
Elen, check what postage would be for 6 oz to USA, zip 83714. I'm guessing at the weight for 11 blocks in some kind of mailer. |
Elen
Paris
France
August 20, 2008 7:54 PM Post #5442727
| Oh yes it's a very good idea. I'll check the postage for your zip ok but you be sure there is no problem with the other participants otherwise I'll dont get in (you know it is not very important). |
abbisgranma
(Marion) Havana, FL (Zone 8b)
August 20, 2008 8:24 PM Post #5442905
| I am interested again for sure. What about each one choses their pattern, colors and use a good grade of muslin as the cohesive( spelling?) fabric. Truly a samler quilt then. Once again, I will follow with the majority--just enjoying this a great deal. |
mgh
Willamette Valley, OR (Zone 8a)
August 20, 2008 8:35 PM Post #5442962
| I'm in! Can't let a swap go by without joining in! LOL I really liked the last swap with everyone choosing their own pattern to send to everyone, but I am open to changes too. I'm just not as experienced as some, so I chose an easy pattern last time. |
abbisgranma
(Marion) Havana, FL (Zone 8b)
August 20, 2008 8:37 PM Post #5442969
| Is the choice of patterns a biggy? I think we have more fun when allowed to chose depending on our sewing level--I know I do! Otherwise I am still in for whatever comes. |
ByndeweedBeth
scio, oregon, OR (Zone 8a)
August 20, 2008 8:37 PM Post #5442974
| I would be interested! |
psychw2
(Pat) Othello, WA (Zone 6a)
August 20, 2008 11:39 PM Post #5443687
| WOW sounds like I have lots of interest and for now the trend seems to be we pick our own pattern. THat is the best for me, I have a good eye for color usually (I think, LOL) but I'm still a beginner at the sewing and would hate for someone to be disappointed with my block. |
abbisgranma
(Marion) Havana, FL (Zone 8b)
August 21, 2008 12:12 AM Post #5443877
| Well I thought you block was really nice. This will be after this on ends I hope. |
luvs2garden2000
(Tia) Norman, OK (Zone 7a)
August 21, 2008 12:13 AM Post #5443883
| OMG never be disappointed. I loved the block you sent me. |
Qwilter
Fleming Island, FL (Zone 9a)
August 21, 2008 12:22 AM Post #5443931
| I think it would be great to have Elen participate!!!
Somewhere I saw a sheet that showed "101 ways to turn 1/2 square triangles". It was a 16 patch (4 X 4) using just 1/2 square triangles & squares. It was amazing how many patterns you could come up with. Something like that might be fun to do.
Or how about court house steps, or another log cabin variation.
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psychw2
(Pat) Othello, WA (Zone 6a)
August 21, 2008 12:22 AM Post #5443932
| I was satisfied with the ways mine turned out THIS swap, the other one... where I had to do the block someone else picked out? I struggled! |
psychw2
(Pat) Othello, WA (Zone 6a)
August 21, 2008 12:25 AM Post #5443949
| You know Qwilter, it might be FUN to have a swap that REQUIRES each person to have X number of triangles and X number of squares ONLY, a certain color required to be included and see what everyone comes up with!!! Can you find the link? I'd love to see it. |
Qwilter
Fleming Island, FL (Zone 9a)
August 21, 2008 12:34 AM Post #5444019
| It was a handout at a quilt shop. And I doubt I could find it .
I could probably whip some up with my quilting software, but no time soon. If we do something differnt this time around, I could nost likely come up with something for your next swap. |
psychw2
(Pat) Othello, WA (Zone 6a)
August 21, 2008 12:55 AM Post #5444160
| fun! I'll keep it in mind, thanks. |
got2Bgreen
Coast range of, OR (Zone 8b)
August 21, 2008 1:15 AM Post #5444292
| So, do we post here if we want in? |
psychw2
(Pat) Othello, WA (Zone 6a)
August 21, 2008 1:20 AM Post #5444311
| I will officially start a new thread when it is determined the EXACT rules etc of this one. I have you down for interest, I won't forget you!!! It will not begin for at least another few weeks... hang in there Cheryl!!! LOL
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Elen
Paris
France
August 21, 2008 4:27 PM Post #5447179
| The cost to send blocks from France to USA it's 21.70€ (27.26$) |
ByndeweedBeth
scio, oregon, OR (Zone 8a)
August 21, 2008 4:45 PM Post #5447294
| If that's 27 USdollars, that's a LOT! |
Elen
Paris
France
August 21, 2008 4:54 PM Post #5447338
| Yes it is !! from 0 to 35 oz it's 27 dollars if I send you blocks in a box. Don't know if I can send them with an envelope... |
mgh
Willamette Valley, OR (Zone 8a)
August 21, 2008 5:00 PM Post #5447380
| I have a friend in Belgium and he has sent me seeds in an envelope. Wouldn't it be about the same from France? |
Elen
Paris
France
August 21, 2008 5:08 PM Post #5447441
| If I send them with a " courrier prioritaire" that means in an envelope with priority it's 6.91 dollars
..." courrier économique"...but slowly it's 3.76 dollars |
mgh
Willamette Valley, OR (Zone 8a)
August 21, 2008 5:12 PM Post #5447466
| Is that for only one block? If you were to send them all at once it would be more, I'm sure, but then if you send them all separately it would be expensive too. I wish there was a way around it. |
abbisgranma
(Marion) Havana, FL (Zone 8b)
August 21, 2008 5:20 PM Post #5447525
| Would it be possible to total what it cost to send from France to one person and then from US to France and divide the total among those who would like to participate. I for one would be more than willing to chip in on expenses of shipping, Just a thought. |
mgh
Willamette Valley, OR (Zone 8a)
August 21, 2008 5:22 PM Post #5447528
| I would too! |
Elen
Paris
France
August 21, 2008 5:22 PM Post #5447529
| Not for one block ! These prices are for envelopes with a weight smaller than 250g (about 8 oz) |
abbisgranma
(Marion) Havana, FL (Zone 8b)
August 21, 2008 5:28 PM Post #5447570
| Let see who else would be willing and then we might, just might, have this problem solved. We will get Elen in one way or another. |
psychw2
(Pat) Othello, WA (Zone 6a)
August 21, 2008 5:38 PM Post #5447624
| I had Elen check on the price of shipping ONE box (or envelope) that is roughly 8oz. I figure if we send me ALL of her blocks I can mail them cheaper than each of us mailing individually. She would also do the same, mail me ALL of her blocks and I would distribute them when I mail mine to each of you. It will slow down the blocks you get from me, but I think still be worth it. I'll do more checking and get back to the forum with info. |
mgh
Willamette Valley, OR (Zone 8a)
August 21, 2008 5:39 PM Post #5447635
| Thanks, Pat! |
abbisgranma
(Marion) Havana, FL (Zone 8b)
August 21, 2008 5:39 PM Post #5447636
| That is what I thought I had read, then why can't we chip in on the expenses of mailing for both of you? I am willing. |
psychw2
(Pat) Othello, WA (Zone 6a)
August 21, 2008 5:42 PM Post #5447649
| Well, lets get the details and prices before commitments. I appreciate the offer. |
abbisgranma
(Marion) Havana, FL (Zone 8b)
August 21, 2008 5:54 PM Post #5447705
| Okay. Just didn't want that to be a stopper for Elen if we could help in someway. Not just her but you too. |
Elen
Paris
France
August 21, 2008 6:40 PM Post #5447886
| psychw2 I appreciate your offer too but don't want to bring difficulties and costs.
Thanks all for your kindness. |
got2Bgreen
Coast range of, OR (Zone 8b)
August 21, 2008 8:18 PM Post #5448232
| I'll chip in, just tell me when and how much.
Can you tell I have kids? |
psychw2
(Pat) Othello, WA (Zone 6a)
August 21, 2008 11:43 PM Post #5449038
| Ya... my parents went visiting a friend (when I was a teen) and realized it was the first time in a LONG time one of us wasn't selling a raffle ticket, cookies for Girl Scouts, candy to raise money for the school ASB, the wrestling team, the basketball team, band... you get the idea!
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barefootT
(thunder)Wildwood, FL (Zone 9a)
August 23, 2008 12:24 AM Post #5454375
| I'm interested if you go with allowing non-members, I like the direct mail...It's such fun to get those packages in the mail. I liked the pick the pattern, but sew in other participants color,and I also like the sew block and color of other participants choice,either way be fine by me, and I'd be glad to chip in a few bucks to get a block from France!!!! |
llilyfan
South Central, IA (Zone 5a)
August 23, 2008 12:29 AM Post #5454398
| I may have to re think my ideas about not getting in another swap for awhile, a block from France definitely has a hard to resist appeal. |
psychw2
(Pat) Othello, WA (Zone 6a)
August 23, 2008 2:42 AM Post #5455038
| LOL... See Elen??? Your living in France does not appear to be a problem in participating!!! |
Qwilter
Fleming Island, FL (Zone 9a)
August 23, 2008 11:02 AM Post #5455963
| psychw2 (and all) - how about a flower basket? I have a pattern that I simplified to be mostly squares and 1/2 square triangles. The only triangle you need is rather big (main basket piece. The block finishes a bit bigger than 12" (14" - I think). We could all choose a different color for the "flowers".
If anyone watches the Fons & Porter shows, they showed a similar one a couple weeks ago.
The one pictured here is a pattern from a book, so I can't share the log cabin setting instructions, but since I reconfigured the block, that I can share. And I can give sizes to make plain triangles for the diagonal setting.
Click the image for an enlarged view.
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got2Bgreen
Coast range of, OR (Zone 8b)
August 23, 2008 12:12 PM Post #5456103
| That is a gorgeous quilt!
I may have to make one of those. |
mgh
Willamette Valley, OR (Zone 8a)
August 23, 2008 12:49 PM Post #5456204
| Qwilter, that would be great! I love that idea! |
luvs2garden2000
(Tia) Norman, OK (Zone 7a)
August 23, 2008 12:51 PM Post #5456211
| Qwilter, I love that one I am actually making a log cabin one now. I would look up a pattern for the flower. Thanks |
luvs2garden2000
(Tia) Norman, OK (Zone 7a)
August 23, 2008 12:51 PM Post #5456213
| I also love the idea. |
2pugdogs
(Linda) Winfield, KS (Zone 6a)
 August 23, 2008 1:15 PM Post #5456283
| You can always count me in. I'm all for doing non-members and out of country. The shipping is high but it will be higher for her. I like the way the swap is going for this one we are in know. I like choosing the pattern and having the person choosing there own colors. It needs to be majority wins. |
Qwilter
Fleming Island, FL (Zone 9a)
August 23, 2008 2:12 PM Post #5456473
| Guess I should get moving and get quilting. I finally got my floors finished (after a water issue back in May) yesterday and furniture moved back in place in living & dining rooms and have been putting all the little (breakable) items back out.
I'm actually putting together a yard sale box. I think I'm entering a "unclutter" phase. I know we are moving in 2 years, and the new house is smaller, so I may as well start thinning now.
I also plan to start sorting through my fabrics in the not too distant future. I have piles of fleece, wools, clothing fabric, etc and all I really do any more is quilt.
Hope every has something fun planned for the weekend. |
psychw2
(Pat) Othello, WA (Zone 6a)
August 23, 2008 2:38 PM Post #5456597
| Qwilter, I for one would love to organize a quilt swap with the flower basket block. Unless of course you would like to host that one? Can you send me the dimensions for the block? I'd like to sew a trial block. THANKS! |
Qwilter
Fleming Island, FL (Zone 9a)
August 23, 2008 5:39 PM Post #5457282
| I am not the "hoster" type!!!! I rely on you for that job. I'll dig out the instructions later today. That was a few projects ago so not sure how much is on top of it. |
psychw2
(Pat) Othello, WA (Zone 6a)
August 23, 2008 8:06 PM Post #5457803
| No problem, I don't mind hosting. I just wouldn't want anyone who might like hosting one to feel like anybody has the monopoly on conducting them! |
barefootT
(thunder)Wildwood, FL (Zone 9a)
August 23, 2008 10:08 PM Post #5458263
| psychw2, I think everyone would agree with me..We are very happy to have you have the monopoly...lol ;-}
flower baskets could be fun!!!
qwilter that is BEAUTIFUL...Love the log cabin settings...log cabins, have always been a favorite of mine..
heres one I did quite some time ago, cabin stars..
Click the image for an enlarged view.
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barefootT
(thunder)Wildwood, FL (Zone 9a)
August 23, 2008 10:12 PM Post #5458276
| four big stars, one for each of my guys, hubby and three sons, each a little different, each a little alike, every fabric has hearts on it. 
Click the image for an enlarged view.
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abbisgranma
(Marion) Havana, FL (Zone 8b)
August 23, 2008 10:14 PM Post #5458285
| I for one usually run in the opposite direction of a basket block. Not had a good experience making them; however, I love this one and would love, let me repeat that LOVE, to do this one. Great quilt!!!!! I think the pattern that was being used in some classes I took had something to do with not having any success. This is much simplier from what I am reading. I had one teacher who thought the more pieces and stranger sizes meant a nicer block.
Qwilter, good luck down sizing., I tried to that too when I moved and the only thing I downsized was my furniture--keeped all my fabrics and books, patterns etc. Guess that shows where my priorties were. What is the size of the log cabin block? |
barefootT
(thunder)Wildwood, FL (Zone 9a)
August 23, 2008 10:14 PM Post #5458286
| not quite as impressive as those baskets, but I like it a lot, the second full size quilt I made. |
abbisgranma
(Marion) Havana, FL (Zone 8b)
August 23, 2008 10:15 PM Post #5458298
| Psychw2 I thought you were the official hostess for all the swaps. LOL I have no desire just want to join.
Barefoot love your log cabin--colors too. Always wanted to do a red and white quilt. |
Qwilter
Fleming Island, FL (Zone 9a)
August 23, 2008 10:46 PM Post #5458439
| abbisgranma - I'm not getting rid of any quilting fabrics, patterns, or sewing machines. I also have priorities.
barefootT - nice quilt. I keep saying I'm going to do a 2 color quilt but it never happens.
I never did a flower basket before this one. I'm not into zillions of tiny pieces and I truely Hate triangles. No matter what I do, or how careful I am, they stretch.
Guess I should be downstairs looking for that pattern. |
abbisgranma
(Marion) Havana, FL (Zone 8b)
August 23, 2008 11:07 PM Post #5458535
| Well I am glad you feel that way. The teacher was extremely old (I can say that as she really was in her late 80's but very talented) and apparently thought more was better. Using a rotary cutter horrified her!!
I really am excited about this pattern! Glad to see you priorities are in order. Just had trouble explaining to my children. Finally told them it was my business not theirs. LOL
Qwilter do you know the size of the log cabin block used? |
Qwilter
Fleming Island, FL (Zone 9a)
August 23, 2008 11:22 PM Post #5458601
| I told an un-truth - the block finished to 10 1/2" (so the log cabin would be the same).
To make the quilt I had 17 flower baskets & 32 log cabin blocks. It's queen size.
Psych2W - I'll try to scan in my directions then D-mail them to you. |
psychw2
(Pat) Othello, WA (Zone 6a)
August 24, 2008 12:02 AM Post #5458808
| Great, thanks! |
mgh
Willamette Valley, OR (Zone 8a)
August 24, 2008 12:24 AM Post #5458875
| May I have them too, please? |
Qwilter
Fleming Island, FL (Zone 9a)
August 24, 2008 1:16 AM Post #5459095
| mgh- I think psychw2 is thinking about using this for our next swap. Want to wait ??? |
barefootT
(thunder)Wildwood, FL (Zone 9a)
August 24, 2008 1:16 AM Post #5459097
| me too ...me too...directions that is... |
mgh
Willamette Valley, OR (Zone 8a)
August 24, 2008 1:28 AM Post #5459150
| Oh yeah, Duh! LOL Yes, I will wait for the swap.  |
psychw2
(Pat) Othello, WA (Zone 6a)
August 24, 2008 1:44 AM Post #5459216
| Ok, ok... hehehehe... we don't have to wait to organize another swap. Using the basket of flowers would be fun. This doesn't have to be any "big deal", I'll open up who would like to participate in this swap on another thread. Let me bounce a few ideas off each of you, give me YOUR opinion!!!
"September's Swap" would be the flower basket pattern, with each participate making 2 blocks per member in ONE color of flower. I'm thinking 2 blocks because I'm not confident we can get more than 6 total of us. I'm proposing that you IF Elen choses to participate in this you mail my blocks and HER blocks to me. I will mail them all together to her in ONE envelope. She will mail ALL of the blocks to me & I will mail them out with mine to all of you. That will minimize the expense as best we can.
We have SEVERAL delightful trustworthy non-paying members that I am comfortable with including in this swap. I'm not gun-ho about ALWAYS being open to anybody. It would be VERY important for you each to give me feedback on members who were not keeping up their end of the commitment since with non-members there is no way to leave "feedback" in the DG normal manner.
basket part in blue? background in a good bleached muslin? Give me feedback before we post this as a done deal!!! Deadline Sept 30 for blocks? Realistically that means you would be waiting on Elen & I to receive your blocks and vice versa. What do you think? TALK TO ME PEEPS!!! LOL |
mgh
Willamette Valley, OR (Zone 8a)
August 24, 2008 1:47 AM Post #5459232
| Sounds great to me! When do we begin????? LOL |
psychw2
(Pat) Othello, WA (Zone 6a)
August 24, 2008 1:51 AM Post #5459254
| WE NEED THE BLOCK INSTRUCTIONS IMMEDIATELY! I am beginning the thread NOW as tenative.
I really do want feedback on what I have suggested. (the colors etc) I'm thinking I MIGHT consider hosting something similar every month. People could choose in or out on the months/swaps that they have time for. |
mgh
Willamette Valley, OR (Zone 8a)
August 24, 2008 2:02 AM Post #5459290
| Well, I certainly don't mind including people who aren't subscribers. So far I've received all my blocks from the "Different" kind of quilt block swap. I don't have all of them from the Fall swap, but they still have until Oct. 1st on that one.
I like the idea of the basket in blue or brown. Everyone choosing their colors for the flowers is fine.
Dumb question time...Is bleached muslin white?
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psychw2
(Pat) Othello, WA (Zone 6a)
August 24, 2008 2:03 AM Post #5459293
| Tentaively it looks like: BarefootT, 2 pugs, Abbis, Elen, MGH, Qwilter, luvs2, Got2b, Lilly, Beth? oops! me! Oh my.. that IS 11!!! already if all of us who have expressed an interest commit. So, be prepared for 12 blocks (whether that is 2 per person, or 1 per each depending on the number of members.) Clear as mud??? LOL
http://davesgarden.com/community/forums/t/895078/ |
psychw2
(Pat) Othello, WA (Zone 6a)
August 24, 2008 2:06 AM Post #5459306
| yes the bleached muslin is "white" but not as "WHITE" as some fabric. Bleached muslin OR white would be fine.
NEED Feedback: baskets in brown or blue??? Cast your votes folks or we can leave it up to each member to decide the color of the basket they sew... |
Darlinmoma
Norman, OK
August 24, 2008 3:32 AM Post #5459675
| Hi everyone, I am new to this but am really enjoying it. My daughter Tia got me into this. I use to sew alot when my kids were little. I didn't do quilting mostly making cloths for the kids.
I am really getting into this now. My daughter and I spend a lot of quality time doing it. But we are teaching each other.
I would like to get in to this swap if it is not too late.
ps. I am dreaming of squares when I sleep. counting squares to get to sleep.lol |
abbisgranma
(Marion) Havana, FL (Zone 8b)
August 24, 2008 4:11 AM Post #5459831
| Well I am one of those who hasn't sent any fall blocks out yet but they will be coming. Seems like everything that can does happen since signing up for that. Please don't worry, they will be there before the first for sure.
Would it be possible to have just one color ie: either the white musling all the way or the natural? Just curious. I prefer blue for the basket but what is decided I will go with. |
psychw2
(Pat) Othello, WA (Zone 6a)
August 24, 2008 4:18 AM Post #5459851
| YES, it will be ONLY white cotton or BLEACHED muslin, in other words WHITE! Darlinmoma, please go to the thread posted "September flower basket swap" to sign up
http://davesgarden.com/community/forums/t/895078/#new |
2pugdogs
(Linda) Winfield, KS (Zone 6a)
August 24, 2008 2:01 PM Post #5460652
| I vote for blue. |
llilyfan
South Central, IA (Zone 5a)
August 24, 2008 2:55 PM Post #5460853
| I'm not going to be able to be in this swap and I didn't want to load up the thread with a no! I just have too much going on for such a short deadline. Maybe the next one :-) |
psychw2
(Pat) Othello, WA (Zone 6a)
August 24, 2008 4:45 PM Post #5461295
| Thanks for your rapid response Lilly Its better to pick and choose the ones you join and ENJOY the ones you do!
2 pugs, blue vote duly noted! |
abbisgranma
(Marion) Havana, FL (Zone 8b)
August 24, 2008 5:23 PM Post #5461449
| Blue here also. |
